Read and study John 6:1-21 along with Matthew 14:13-2; Mark 6:31-44 and Luke 9:11-17.

1.Looking at the events in chapter 5 of John, could you suggest a possible reason why Jesus did not go up to Jerusalem for the Passover at this time? (John 6:4)

2.What were Jesus’ original plans at this time?

3.What outward circumstances pointed out a need to change His plan (see John 5:18)?

4. What lesson could you learn from this?

5.In both Mark and John give the details concerning:

(a.) The Lord’s compassion for the crowd.

(b.) His training of faith in His disciples.

6. Give several points in both Gospels which show that Jesus Christ insisted on order and discipline in connection with the feeding of the five thousands.

7.Give in details the differences in attitude or faith between Philip and Andrew.

8. Verses 12, 13 Jesus tells His disciples to gather the food left over, and tells how much was saved. What could be some of the reasons for this command?

9.Give some details on why the people thought that Jesus was the "Prophet" vs. 14

10.What was their motive in wanting to make Jesus their King? vs. 15

11.Give some thoughts of what the disciples might be thinking from verses 16-21.

12. Give some applications from this lesson that you can apply to your everyday walk.